South Asian Americans young and old have come out to dance garba, the folk dance that began as a devotional form of worship and has now become a cultural phenomenon for Hindus and non-Hindus alike.

Navratri, the nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, is more than just a celebration; it is a cultural phenomenon that brings people together through music, dance, and tradition. One of ...

Navratri, therefore, symbolizes the victory of good over evil. 3. Dandiya Raas and Garba: The energetic and colorful dance forms of dandiya raas and garba are synonymous with Navratri celebrations.

Women dressed in traditional wear perform a Garba dance rehearsal around a ceremonial earthen pot ahead of the 'Navratri' in Ahmedabad on October 9, 2023. Traditionally, Garba is performed around ...

One of the main highlights of Navratri celebrations in the country is the traditional dance form 'Garba' which is a symbol of devotion and worship. People gather in large groups, dressed in ...

On December 6, UNESCO took to X to announce the inclusion of the dance form in the list. “New inscription on the #IntangibleHeritage List: Garba of Gujarat, #India,” they wrote. The tweet soon ...

“Garba” celebrates the Hindu goddess “Durga,” a protector of all that is good in the world, according to the Kanopy Dance website. The event aims to emphasize different dance forms, incorporating ...

Garba is a devotional dance to the feminine form of divinity, originated in Gujarat, India. Performed in a circle around a central image of the Goddess Durga or maa Ambe that symbolizes women’s power ...

Movement therapy programmes in India are tapping into indigenous dance forms to heal and empower individuals with Parkinson’s ...

One such dance, the Koli garba, continues to thrive in Karchaliyapara, a village now part of Bhavnagar city. A striking feature of this garba is the speed and the enthusiasm of the dancers.

Gujarat’s traditional dance form ‘Garba’ was on December 6 included in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ...

A garba and dandiya dance workshop will be organised ... They said the idea was to familiarise the local people with the dance forms of North India. People interested to participate can contact ...